winch replacement-help

[larry mace]

I am getting ready to replace my primary winches on my cd 33 with self tailing lewmars and would like to know what I am getting into. The current winches are mounted on teak pads that look like they are through bolted to the pad. The pad itself looks like it is screwed in from below the glass. The port one looks like it is reachable however the starboard one looks like the headliner needs to be removed. Has any one had experience or thoughts on what is the best way to proceed? I am also wondering if the current lewmar base would be compatable as far as the bolts are concerned or if I need to get new pads.
Thanks
Larry Mace



lmace@gt.com

[tom b]

larry i have a cd33hull #9 ,i add new lewmar 40 selftailers aft of the old ones. the holes of the old ones were not the same as the new ones ,and there was enough room on the winch mount .the starboard head liner has to be removed ,not to hard of a job,just takes time. have fun .

I am getting ready to replace my primary winches on my cd 33 with self tailing lewmars and would like to know what I am getting into. The current winches are mounted on teak pads that look like they are through bolted to the pad. The pad itself looks like it is screwed in from below the glass. The port one looks like it is reachable however the starboard one looks like the headliner needs to be removed. Has any one had experience or thoughts on what is the best way to proceed? I am also wondering if the current lewmar base would be compatable as far as the bolts are concerned or if I need to get new pads.

Thanks
Larry Mace

[Don S.]

Some comments about self-tailers...
Self-tailers are nice for cranking in (once you get the sheet into the jaws properly), but they're a pain when it comes to bleeding a little line back out. It still takes two people to make a really quick tack.
I have two-speed ST30s and ALMOST wish I didn't. Mine, for some reason, always override when trimming the line initially (by hand)unless you stand up so the line is being led at the jaw angle -- tough to do when the boat's heeling. Once the line's in the jaws they work fine but if I don't watch out I have a jam. They're sitting on the original CD pedestals since they are the original winches, but I think the fleet angle (alignment) of mine leaves something to be desired.

Don Sargeant
~~COQUINA~~

larry i have a cd33hull #9 ,i add new lewmar 40 selftailers aft of the old ones. the holes of the old ones were not the same as the new ones ,and there was enough room on the winch mount .the starboard head liner has to be removed ,not to hard of a job,just takes time. have fun .

I am getting ready to replace my primary winches on my cd 33 with self tailing lewmars and would like to know what I am getting into. The current winches are mounted on teak pads that look like they are through bolted to the pad. The pad itself looks like it is screwed in from below the glass. The port one looks like it is reachable however the starboard one looks like the headliner needs to be removed. Has any one had experience or thoughts on what is the best way to proceed? I am also wondering if the current lewmar base would be compatable as far as the bolts are concerned or if I need to get new pads.

Thanks
Larry Mace

don@cliggott.com